Smokey Bear and Willy Woodchuck, the mascot of the Forest Preserve District of Will County, will celebrate the exhibit’s opening with photo ops, the Smokey Bear Self-Expression Studio and giveaways.

These vintage photos show that wildlife–human encounters have been an ongoing problem in national parks. 1 of 9. A black bear rears up amongst people at Yellowstone National Park.

Happy bear signs have been used in sign advertising since at least the 1940s. The Bear Manufacturing Co. headquartered in Rock Island, Illinois, was established in 1917 as an auto luggage rack ...

Germans Posing with Polar Bears in Vintage Photos by Laura C. Mallonee July 29, 2015 July 29, ... Unlike many in the art world, we are not beholden to large corporations or billionaires.

Vintage photos - including bear wrestling - at the outdoor show. Updated: Feb. 06, 2015, ... a 1,000 pound black bear owned by Sam Mazzola of Ohio, who operated World Animal Studios.

Crowds watched as live bears were pitted against professional wrestlers or anyone willing to go a round with a 400-700 pound monster with names like Terrible Ted, Sampson, Victor the Bear or Ginger.

Vintage Bear, Signed Vinyl and Swagger Stick. The Bidding Room Series 6. Episode 7 of 30 Nigel Havers presides as five sellers aim to get the best price for their items, including a ...